By doing so, we hope to be able to protect our UTMB resources so that we may optimally serve individuals when they become ill. While it is very early in the planning, we wanted to provide what guidance we can at this moment. Thank you for understanding and helping us manage this very fluid and unprecedented interruption in medical education across the country. All rights reserved. For more information and to RSVP, visit.

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to keep the School of Medicine medical school and physician assistant studies programs up and running even while we deal with the daily announcements regarding updates to our actions to stay ahead of the COVID-19 virus in our academic communities. We just want to make sure the virus doesn’t spread to the older and more vulnerable populations.

This is an unprecedented time across the country for medical schools and residency programs as we are in a national emergency. National Board of Medical Examiners.

https://www.utmb.edu/covid-19/home. Avoid groups of more than 10 people and maintain 6 feet of distance between individuals. Specific groups (such as students, providers, managers, etc.) We anticipate the shelf exam dates will stay as scheduled. We’ll keep you updated on changes. Physician Assistant Studies students possess the ability to process, retain comprehend, integrate, analyze, synthesize and apply a large volume of data related to the art and science of medicine, including legal, ethical, and moral concepts. This will take all of us working together to provide as seamless a process as possible. In short – please complete the form most relevant to you (clinical or non-clinical). These are the prerequisites required of Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) applicants: * Note: Only if your institution does not offer a lab with these courses will you be exempt from the lab requirement. Are students allowed to volunteer outside the clinical setting in the community? On Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 2:00 pm, you and your classmates will rehearse taking the oath.

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UTMB PPE and Rooming Guidelines:

Please do not send any documents to the PA Department. However, we have reached out to everybody and only a few of you have indicated they are unable to work remotely. CASPer assessment is required. For employees and their dependents who are experiencing stress or anxiety due to COVID-19, the University of Texas.


Get information only from reliable sources, and do not contribute to the rumor mill that always accompanies an emergency. It is best to be prepared. Please call us to schedule an appointment at (409) 747-9508 Sent by the Office of Marketing and Communications, on behalf of President ad interim Dr. Ben G. Raimer and the UTMB Health Incident Command leadership. Here are some tips: Information about COVID-19 for UTMB's Students & Parents We  are very proud of you. Department of Respiratory Care 301 University Blvd. are welcome to post congratulatory greetings, messages, pictures, or 2) What resources are available to students to help them succeed in PA school? withdrawals" limit effective Fall 2007. There are 40 seats available. Therefore, on Friday, March 20, the NRMP will release the Match results to all applicants at 12:00 p.m. ET.” So, they plan to make the results available to you all an hour earlier than usual instead of the schools needing to send them. Links will be provided for you via email, and a live streaming link will be provided for your friends and families.

), and leadership potential. Avoid groups of 10 or more people and avoid people who are ill with respiratory symptoms. This travel sheet should help to clarify additional requirements. Until further notice, you should plan on attending your next rotation as scheduled. If you leave either Galveston or Harris county, you will be required to be cleared by Student Health to take your shelf exam as per previously issued University policy. Direct any inquiries regarding the curriculum directly to Dr. Majka Woods PHD, Associate Dean, Educational Affairs and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Interim.

Plans for a virtual call back are still ongoing.

Find information about the sponsorship change here. One of your concerns is probably about the Clinical Medicine exam originally scheduled for March 17th. Medical schools across the country are working together to find solutions. Your clerkship leaders will be communicating more details. We ask that you wear your regalia (or professional dress) for this session as well. We advise that you practice social-distancing and very careful hygiene as recommended by public health authorities. Please note the Texas Legislature enacted a "six course

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UTMB SOM Faculty, Students, and Staff information about the current coronavirus pandemic.
Below is an example of how your message should read. Until further notice, you should plan on attending your next rotation as scheduled. Vice President, Academic and Professional Programs here. Stay informed- Check the UTMB website frequently. March 13, 2020 The campus is, for the most part, closed to students.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is the founding campus of the University System of Maryland. Lectures.

If you have not already, please submit a completed version (with signatures) of the attached telecommuting document. Regretfully, it looks like we’ll need to cancel our face to face match ceremony.